My first time at Tsutenkaku 🗼 There were a lot of foreign visitors (mostly 🇰🇷), and only about 10% were Japanese. There are only a few elevators in the building, so there are waiting times to go up and down. Ticket prices vary depending on which floor you want to go to. The view is as shown in the image.

The tower is beautiful, the atmosphere of the neighborhood is crazy. You can climb to the top of the tower to have an incredible view of the city and learn the history of the emblematic characters that you see everywhere in the district. Very 80s atmosphere. Always pleasant welcome. It is possible to go down a slide (I have not tested the slide).

We went there on a weekday evening. It was very packed and we had waited for 50 mins to get to counter to get the tickets for the observation deck. Then we had to go to another queue for another 25 mins to another counter to get the ticket for the slider (we need to sign a waiver form). There were only 3 people working at the counters for about 100 people in the queues. The slider lasts about 10 seconds. You are inside a tube and cannot see anything other than hear yourself screaming. The observation deck is relatively small and not too tall. It is better to go there in the evening as you can see the city lights. I probably won't go there if it is not included in the Amazing Pass.

There are not many iconic tourist locations in Osaka, so in 3 days we visited all the sights and decided to check out this observation point. We stood in line for about 20 minutes, and for about $17 for two we went up to the observation deck. There are two of them, one open (with a mesh), the other closed (behind glass). There’s nothing to do indoors, it’s not interesting. It was quite interesting to look at the evening city outdoors. Of course, this is not even the Sky tree in Tokyo, and certainly not the Burj Khalifa, but you can take a look...

Tsutenkaku is quite an old tower. You have a nice view over Osaka from the top of the tower, but it isn't as impressive as newer and higher towers around Japan. I don't think I would pay to visit a second time.

The original tower was the second tallest structure in Asia when it was completed and the current tower is a cool sight if you have time to go to Shinsekai. At 103 m tall it isn't the tallest observation tower and we decided not to go up during our visit because we had done quite a few observation decks already during our trip to Japan. The cost to go up the tower is 900 yen/person and it is located in the colourful Shinsekai area which is full of colourful lanterns and signs. The tower is also very close to the Tennoji Park & Zoo and we considered the area to be pretty family friendly in the evening. The closest metro is Ebisucho Station on the north side but the Dobutsuen-Mae Station to the south is pretty accessible to the south.

94.5 meters above the ground! Located at the top of Tsutenkaku Special outdoor observation deck "Tenbo Paradise" The tip of the springing observation deck "TIP THE TSUTENKAKU" is now on the see-through floor! You can experience the thrill of being levitated. The price has gone up considerably at 1200 yen. Depending on the time of day, there is a considerable waiting time. There are almost no Japanese people.

In comparison with the famous Dotomburi which is gawdy and crowded with tourists and keen shoppers, this lovely buzzing area has a distinctive vibe: Japanese go there for fun, queue for sushi and fish restaurants. The locals are part of this extravaganza: giant crabs and whacky fishes jumping from boats to advertise places to eat. Old fashion arcades full of souvenirs and little bars make the experience enjoyable. Prepare to get lost and try out local delicacies. The queue was one hour to go up the mini "Eiffel tower"...

"Tsutenkaku" is a famous sightseeing spot in Osaka. When you come to Osaka, it is recommended that you climb it at least once. It is a little far from the center of Osaka, but if you take the Midosuji Line, you can get there by one train from Umeda Station. It is very exciting to see the flashy shopping streets that are typical of Osaka along the way from Zoo Mae Station. It is always popular with foreign travelers.

The area has a charming local vibe that feels very authentic. We tried kushikatsu, a famous Osaka dish, and it was delicious. The neighborhood around Tsutenkaku is full of life with cozy eateries. It’s a great place to experience the local culture and food.